ENGLISH DICTIONARYMeaning
A state of greatly dulled or completely suspended consciousness or sensibility; (particularly medicine) a chiefly mental condition marked by absence of spontaneous movement, greatly diminished responsiveness to stimulation, and usually impaired consciousness..
Definitions by Sense
- A state of greatly dulled or completely suspended consciousness or sensibility; (particularly medicine) a chiefly mental condition marked by absence of spontaneous movement, greatly diminished responsiveness to stimulation, and usually impaired consciousness.
- A state of extreme apathy or torpor resulting often from stress or shock.
- To place into a stupor; to stupefy.
Example Sentences
He fell into a drunken stupor.
She woke from a deep stupor after the medication.
The shock left him in a stupor of disbelief.
The heat drove the workers into a midday stupor.
He sat in a dazed stupor on the couch.
The team stumbled off the field in a stupor of exhaustion.
Word Forms
- stupors
- stupour
- stuporing
- stupored
Synonyms for stupor
Related Words
When Should You Use Stupor?
Use stupor when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does stupor mean?
Stupor means A state of greatly dulled or completely suspended consciousness or sensibility; (particularly medicine) a chiefly mental condition marked by absence of spontaneous movement, greatly diminished responsiveness to stimulation, and usually impaired consciousness..
What is a synonym for stupor?
Common synonyms include daze, shock, stupefaction, grogginess.
What is the opposite of stupor?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use stupor in a sentence?
He fell into a drunken stupor.
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